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I Am Not A Sociopath, But I'm Pretty Sure This Guy Is

Hello readers, I have a question. I realize I've abandoned you all and I barely write anymore, but for those of you still hanging around and reading this, I have a question. Do you ever grow wary of meeting new people? Does the idea of getting to know someone for the first time excite you or cause anxiety? I used to think introducing new people in my life meant new ideas, new stories, new adventures, but I'm beginning to question the whole thing now. Maybe I've surpassed my own Dunbar's number of people I'm supposed to meet and have in my contact circle. I've been called a sociopath twice, both times by someone new in my life. The first occurrence affected me deeply and I spent numerous therapy sessions discussing the possibility that I might lack empathy for others. It was decided that I am not a sociopath, but rather a victim of childhood abuse who has difficulty connecting on a deep, meaningfully intimate level. I agree with this, but I also know that until